Fig. 5: Mechanistic investigations.
From: Stereodivergent synthesis of chiral succinimides via Rh-catalyzed asymmetric transfer hydrogenation
a Reactions of ethyl-protected substrate under standard conditions. b Observed effect of HCO2H/Et3N (5:2) on the diastereoselectivities. c Kinetic experiments of 1a and 1a’. d Monitoring of the reaction process of 1a and 1a’ under standard conditions. e Effect of pH on the relative quantity of enol and keto form of 1u.
